Rank

(Anglès)

1. (dated, formal, in-plural, masculine, strong) plot, machination, intrigue
2. (masculine, strong) bend, curve (of a path, road, etc.)
3. (Switzerland, masculine, strong) trick, ruse

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈʁaŋk/

Etimologia (Anglès)

Heretat de alt alemany mitjà: ranc

Heretat de alt alemany antic: *rank

Cognat amb anglès: wrench

In summary

From Middle High German ranc (“a quick turning movement”), from Old High German *rank, from Proto-Germanic *wrankiz (“a turn, twisting”). Cognate with English wrench.